Mental Health Adviser

Full job description
Manchester Metropolitan University's Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing Service has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Adviser to join our multidisciplinary team.

About us:

We are a team of professional Counsellors and Therapists, Mental Health Advisers, and Wellbeing Advisers providing individual and group-based support for students experiencing a range of moderate and complex mental health difficulties. The Service also provides consultation and training for University staff on student mental health concerns. Our aim is to provide access to timely and high quality psychological and mental health support to enhance the student experience and help students to succeed.

About the role:

Mental Health Advisers

Undertake mental health and risk assessments for students with serious and enduring mental health difficulties and co-ordinate effective support packages in conjunction with University, community and NHS services.
Deliver 1:1 and group-based sessions for students presenting with complex mental health and relational difficulties.
Work as part of a duty rota responding to urgent queries and students in crisis, providing advice and support to university staff, parents and other stakeholders on student mental health concerns.
Work in collaboration with colleagues within the Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and other University teams and liaise with external services to ensure that students are receiving the range of support they need and risk is managed effectively.
Offer consultation and training to University staff on responding to students with mental health and wellbeing issues.
About you:

Self-motivated and work well as part of a team with the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the Service, across the University and external services.
Strong relational skills, able to build rapport with students presenting with a range of complex and enduring mental health difficulties, including substance use issues, and respond to risk issues effectively whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Able to maintain a calm attitude when responding to challenging and stressful situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Qualification in a profession relevant to the post (such as mental health nurse, mental health social worker).
Substantial post-qualification experience of working in one or more relevant settings e.g. community mental health team or similar team; mental health liaison service to AE; substance use services; early intervention in psychosis team; home based treatment team.
How to apply:

Please submit your CV and Covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description details via our application portal.

If you have any informal enquires about the position, please contact Karen Morgan (Head of Counselling, Mental Health Wellbeing Service) at karen.morgan@mmu.ac.uk

Further information:

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 6 August (06/08/25) or during the week commencing 11 August (11/08/25)

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. Read more